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LM September 2019
Back toSchool Video
Showcase
IASA asked superintendents to share videos and photos showing
the creative ways districts across the state made the first day of
school extra special this school year. This video is a compilation
of all the videos and photos school districts submitted. Thank you
to everyone who emailed us. More importantly, thank you for all
you do to inspire students and staff and make them feel loved,
supported and appreciated when they return to school.
Bunker Hill CUSD#8Community-Wide
“Back-to-School BASH2019”
In Bunker Hill CUSD #8, we recognize that the week prior to school registration is
a stressful time for families in arranging physicals, immunizations, dental and vision
exams. That’s why our community tried a new approach this year.
Dubbed the inaugural “Back to School Bash,” Bunker Hill CUSD #8 families and
staff collaborated with local businesses, churches and organizations to host a
community event assisting families with this stressful time.
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) was on site providing free
physicals, eye exams and vaccinations, while the Macoupin County Public
Health Department scheduled dental exams for families. The local
hair salon, the 618 Salon in Bunker Hill, provided haircuts, while the
Shoe Carnival measured students’ feet to provide free brand-name
tennis shoes for those who qualified for free or reduced lunches. The
Bunker Hill Fire Department also grilled hot dogs, and local churches
provided school supplies and backpacks filled with toiletry items,
like soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and deodorant. The gym was
filled with students playing games under the guidance of Bunker
Hill Student Council members as a DJ played tunes and students
enjoyed a donated photo booth
Occurring simultaneously with walk-in registration, many families
were able to benefit from the event, which not only alleviated the
scheduling pressures and traveling to providers, but also helped
ease the financial strain on the community’s working class families.
At the end of the event, over 60 haircuts were provided free of
charge, 60 bags of toiletries, 80 backpacks of school supplies, 86
pairs of shoes and hundreds of smiles were exchanged as Bunker
Hill prepared students to head back to school.
By Todd Dugan, Superintendent, Bunker Hill CUSD #8